Project Risk Management
Identify, analyse and respond to project risks so that surprises don't derail delivery.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course provides a structured risk process for projects of any size: identifying risks, assessing probability and impact, quantitative analysis, planning responses and monitoring. Participants build a risk register for their own project and learn how to communicate risk to sponsors.
Who should attend
- Project managers
- Risk and PMO staff
- Engineers and technical leads
- Programme sponsors
What you will be able to do
- Run effective risk identification workshops
- Assess risks qualitatively and quantitatively
- Plan proportionate responses
- Monitor risks through the project
- Report risk clearly to sponsors
Course outline
Module 1Identifying risk
- • Risk management process
- • Risk appetite
- • Identification techniques
- • Writing risk statements
Module 2Analysing and responding
- • Probability-impact assessment
- • Monte Carlo basics
- • Response strategies
- • Contingency reserves
Module 3Monitoring and reporting
- • Risk reviews
- • Risk dashboards
- • Lessons learned
- • Your project risk register
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Project Risk Management course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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